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ScopeAdvicePoints of attentionSuitability requirementsAward criteriaTimeline
Type
Supplies
22110000 · Printed books
Estimated value
€ 1,20M
estimated
To deadline
-84d
Mar 23, 2026 · 11:00
Knock-outs
1
exclusion grounds
Award basis
Best price-quality ratio
2 criteria
Assess manuallyconfidence high
Fontys Hogeschool is looking for a supplier for the delivery of physical books via a framework agreement with a duration of 2+2 years. The award will be based on the best price-quality ratio.
Supplies · Open · European procedure
European1 exclusion groundsComplete timeline
CharacteristicsCPV 22SuppliesEU tenderPhysical books
01What is being requested
The assignment concerns the ordering process, administrative handling, delivery, and shipment of physical books (including Wvbp, Grey books, Foreign books, and Second-hand books) to Fontys locations. The expected annual turnover is €200,000.00 excluding VAT with a maximum volume of €1,400,000.00 over the entire term of two years with one option to extend for two years (2+2).
The scope of this tender includes the ordering process, administrative handling, delivery, and shipment of physical books to Fontys locations for the attention of the requester. The scope of the assignment includes books falling under the Wvbp, Grey books, Foreign books, and Second-hand books. E-books and textbooks for the students' book list are outside the scope of the assignment.
1Physical books€1,200,000
02Strategic insight
Strategic insight · AI analysis
<ul Focus on the quality sub-criteria, specifically the webshop functionality, the assurance of delivery times, and the management reporting. Ensure full integration of privacy-by-design and compliance with strict SSL encryption requirements. Take into account the declining turnover expectation of approximately 10% per year when calculating the business case.
03Points of attention
Important · 6
The IT Solution must comply with WCAG level A and AA.Important
The connection to the IT Solution must be encrypted at all times with a minimum SSL Labs Server Test score of A.Important
Processing of personal data should preferably take place within the European Economic Area (EEA).Important
The contractor must submit the (operational) Agreements and Procedures Dossier (DAP) for approval no later than 4 weeks after signing.Important
The IT Solution must apply the corporate identity of the Contracting Authority.Important
There is an obligation to perform independent security & privacy audits at least every two years.Important
04Can I take part?
Financial · 1
Requirements regarding financial and economic standing.Financial
Technical · 1
Requirements for professional and technical competence.Technical
Professional capability · 1
Requirements for professional suitability.Professional capability
Exclusion ground · 1
Exclusion grounds in accordance with the Public Procurement Act 2012.Exclusion ground
05Exclusion grounds
Exclusion grounds (1)
- Exclusion grounds in accordance with the Public Procurement Act 2012.
06Award criteria
Qualityweight n/a
Assessment based on the following sub-award criteria: Sub-award criterion 1: WebshopSub-award criterion 2: Assurance of delivery timeSub-award criterion 3: Management reporting
Priceweight n/a
Assessment of the price.
07Process & timeline
Tender publication date
2026-02-10
Deadline for reporting inconsistencies and asking closing date questions
2026-02-24T11:00:00
Deadline for answering questions via the Memorandum of Information
2026-03-03T17:00:00
Deadline for submission of bids and subsequent opening of the vault
2026-03-23T11:00:00
Assessment of bids
2026-03-26
Target date for intention to award
2026-04-10
Target date for final award
2026-05-07
Start of implementation Punch-out and Peppol
2026-05-08
Effective date of Framework Agreement
2026-08-15
Implementation ready for effective date of Framework Agreement
2026-08-15
08Value in context
€1,200,000
09Likely competitors
#Likely bidderFitWins
1VanDijk B.V.SME9745×
2Iddink Learning Materials B.V.SME9324×
3L. C.G. Malmberg B.V.SME9320×
4ThiemeMeulenhoff B.V.SME9320×
5Noordhoff B.V.SME9221×
6De Bondt Grafimedia Communicatie B.V.SME9033×
10Tender documents
Bijlage 3 PvE ICT non functional requirementspdfFeb 12, 2026 · 126 KB
Aanbestedingsdocument Fysieke boekenpdfFeb 12, 2026 · 513 KB
uea_567202_20260210161010pdfFeb 12, 2026 · 333 KB
TN567202 - EF16 Aankondiging van een opdracht - algemene richtlijn, standaardregeling 20260210161057pdfFeb 12, 2026 · 159 KB
Bijlage 2 Programma_van_EisenpdfFeb 12, 2026 · 112 KB
Bijlage_B_ReferentieverklaringdocxFeb 12, 2026 · 30 KB
Bijlage 1_Concept raamovereenkomst Fysieke boekenpdfFeb 12, 2026 · 253 KB
Bijlage_C_Prijzenblad Fysieke boekenxlsxFeb 12, 2026 · 20 KB
11Legal themes that may be relevant here
Advies 84> Openbaar nationale aanbestedingsprocedure voor een raamovereenkomst voor vertaaldiensten. IIB dienst en gebondenheid aan algemenAdvies 83> Openbaar nationale aanbestedingsprocedure voor een raamovereenkomst voor vertaaldiensten. IIB dienst en gebondenheid aan algemenAdvies 426> Het betreft een Europese openbare procedure voor WMO-vervoer, leerlingenvervoer, participatiewetvervoer en lokaal vervoer, plus Advies 603> De klacht ziet op een Europese openbare aanbestedingsprocedure voor een raamovereenkomst per (sub)perceel met één ondernemer vooAdvies 439> Europese openbare procedure voor een raamovereenkomst voor diensten betreffende het vervoer van stoffelijke overschotten. De opd
12Frequently asked questions
What types of books fall within the scope of this assignment?
The assignment includes the delivery of books falling under the Wvbp, grey books, foreign books, and second-hand books.
Which products are explicitly excluded from the assignment?
E-books and textbooks for the students' book list are outside the scope of this tender.
Which suitability requirements must a bidder meet?
The bidder must be a recognized distribution partner for physical books in the Netherlands and possess experience within the educational domain.
What does the logistical scope of the assignment entail?
The scope includes the complete ordering process, administrative handling, delivery, and shipment of physical books to Fontys locations for the attention of the requester.
Automatically compiled from the official tender data and documents.
13Estimated value versus the market
p25
€ 68K
€ 68K
median
€ 500K
€ 500K
p75
€ 1,5 mln
€ 1,5 mln
€ 1,2 mln
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